Murphys Pullout Seaplane Base (8K9) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Murphys Pullout Seaplane Base in Ketchikan, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAKT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Murphys Pullout Seaplane Base (8K9) is a seaplane base in Ketchikan, AK. 8K9 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAKT, about 2 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NE, SW) — longest 10,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAKT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAKT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAKT, 2.2 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,100 ft, broken clouds at 3,500 ft, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,500 ft.
METAR PAKT 290253Z 14009KT 10SM SCT011 BKN035 OVC050 14/13 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP101 HARBOR WIN 12005KT T01440128 53008 $
Current pilot readout for 8K9
Based on the nearest station (PAKT), 8K9 is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NE, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 50 ft (field elevation 0 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 8K9. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEFAV | 10,000 ft | WATER | 7 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| SW | 10,000 ft | WATER | 7 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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8K9 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Murphys Pullout Seaplane Base in Ketchikan, AK: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 8K9 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at 8K9
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
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Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- NE/SW
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0231Z (6:31 PM AKDT)
TAF PAKT 290231Z 2903/2924 14008G15KT P6SM SCT010 SCT020 BKN035 FM290500 14009KT 6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC035 FM290700 15006KT 6SM -RA BKN008 OVC015 FM291500 15015KT 6SM -RA BKN015 OVC030 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 2906/2915
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 8K9
- City
- Ketchikan
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 55.3896, -131.7380
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAKT
- TAF
- Nearest PAKT
- Time zone
- America/Sitka
- Sunset in
- 1h 6m
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Nearby airports
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8K9 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 8K9?+
8K9 has 2 runways — NE, SW; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 8K9 come from?+
Murphys Pullout Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAKT, about 2 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 8K9 can differ.
Does 8K9 have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAKT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 8K9 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 8K9 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 8K9 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Murphys Pullout Seaplane Base (8K9)
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